City Parks:Visit cityofcape.org/parks to find a park for you to enjoy. Each has their own special character and amenities including shelters, playgrounds, sporting fields, and more.[PHOTO CREDIT: STEINHOFF]

Patriotic Community: The Avenue of Flags has been a proud tradition of the VFW Post 3838 since 1987. In cooperation with Cape Girardeau County Parks, 450 flags fly every Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day and many bear the name of a Cape Girardeau County veteran. Visit Cape Girardeau County online and on Facebook. [PHOTO CREDIT: STEINHOF

Broadway Business Opportunity: We want you to be a part of the excitement on Broadway by locating your business or organization in downtown Cape Girardeau. We know that planning, information and guidance is critical to your decision. Get assistance from
Old Town Cape, a Main Street accredited organization. Find loan and more information at oldtowncape.org.

Downtown Murals: This popular tourist attraction includes an 1,100 foot mural down the length of our Mississippi River floodwall in addition to classic murals peppering the downtown landscape like the Coca-Cola mural pictured above. Learn more on our Visitor's Bureau website. [PHOTO CREDIT: STEINHOFF]

Vote Tuesday, Aug. 4
Transportation Trust Fund
The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) is a Transportation Sales Tax (0.5%,
a half-cent per dollar spent) approved by the voters of Cape Girardeau every five years since 1995.
All TTF revenue will be used on these identified projects and towards a prioritized list of repairs. Learn more at cityofcape.org/ttf5.
Vote August 4, 2015More TTF5 Information

Compost & Limb Collection

Compost and limb collection services resume this week. The containers at the Recycling Center will be set back out on Friday, July 24. City compost bags and limb pickup will resume next Wednesday, July 29.

Is it OK to Burn?

Check cityofcape.org/fire to check that today is a safe day to burn yard waste. Burning regulations are enforced for your safety. Information about what can be burned in the city limits and when are available here.

Neighborhood Roll Call

With citizen involvement, we can all make a difference in making our neighborhoods safer! You're invited to one of the next 7 p.m. Neighborhood Roll Call events, hosted by the Police Department. In case of inclement weather, events will be rescheduled.

Aug. 3 - Butler/Henderson

Aug. 6 - Washington/Middle

Aug. 13 - Good Hope/Minnesota

Aug. 20 - Lorimier/Merriwether

Parks & Recreation Survey!

Take the survey at cityofcape.org/2015parksandrecsurvey.
Survey questions are designed to help staff update and improve our parks, recreation, facilities and trails in the future. We need your input on these areas. Questions? Call 573-339-6340.

Honoring Dan Cotner
Municipal Band Season Ends

Many joined us at the Capaha Park Bandshell
as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band played for the last
time this summer. A special ceremony was held renaming the band shell to the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre.
Children in the audience had the chance to conduct the band. Read more about Dan Cotner

Pools, Permits and Fences

Fencing and permits might be required to help protect your family and neighborhood children from open pools. If your pool is 18"+ deep, it must have a 4'+ fence. If your pool is 2'+ deep, it also needs a permit. Other requirements might apply. For more information, read the related ordinances, or contact us.

The National Main Street Center recently announced that Old Town Cape representing Cape Girardeau, Mo. is one of three 2015 Great American Main Street Award® (GAMSA) winners nationwide.

“Old Town Cape really captured our attention with its creative partnerships and commitment to historic preservation,” says Patrice Frey, president and CEO of the National Main Street Center. “Its collaboration with arts organizations, business interests and the university brings a dynamic mix of resources downtown, while the city’s impressive list of rehabbed historic buildings demonstrates how Cape Girardeau fully embraces preservation’s power to revitalize.” Read more on our blog.

Get Involved:
Make Life Better Where You Live

Whether it's a few minutes right now, or a few hours per week, you have the ability to make a difference in your community. Here are just some of the ways you can contribute:

Topics
The City Council meeting agendas are posted at cityofcape.org/citycouncil. For the general order of business of all meetings, visit our Council Conduct page. The 5 p.m. "Study Session" generally includes more discussion. It also allows for anyone to speak on any city topic. The 7 p.m. "Regular Session" includes the official votes. Unscheduled presentations are limited to agenda items. Anyone can attend either of the open, public meetings at 5 and 7 p.m.
Watching Meetings
The regular 7 p.m. meeting broadcasts live on USTREAM and on Charter channel 993 in the Cape-Jackson area. The most recent meeting is posted on our USTREAM channel as soon as possible following the meeting and live broadcast. Replays air on Charter channel 993 multiple times per day.